The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
A-Z Index  /  WebMail  /  Dept. Directory
Dekalb County Extension
Family and Community Education Clubs
Through our rich history, we have grown from small community clubs to a worldwide network focused on growth through education. You may recognize us by some of our earlier names: Home Demonstration Clubs and Extension Homemakers.

Tennessee 4-H
Tennessee 4-H Homepage

TN Nutrition Consumer Education Program
TNCEP is a nutrition education program for Tennessee families who receive SNAP or who are eligible for SNAP. The goal of TNCEP is to teach families how to choose and prepare nutritionally adequate diets and help them feel empowered to move toward self-sufficiency.

UT Extension Publications
Extension Publications

Walk Across Tennessee DeKalb County
Join this University of Tennessee Walking Program!

Looking for a unique and fun way to motivate your employees, church members, county residents, or students to become physically active? Maybe you are looking for a way to help motivate yourself to become more physically active. Whatever your needs are, Walk Across Tennessee DeKalb County can provide the support and fun needed to get people moving!

Walk Across Tennessee DeKalb County
"I Gotta a New Attitude" is the theme for the 2008 Walk Across Tennessee Program in DeKalb County Walk Across TN is an 8 week friendly competition to see which team can log the number of miles it takes to walk across Tennessee...500. Captain's Packets can be found on the website or from the DeKalb County University of Tennessee Extension Office

Programs
Listed below are the areas in which programs are offered through the Dekalb County Extension. Click on a category to view the specific programs which are offered.

Agriculture and Natural Resources
Programs educate farmers and homeowners and other agricultural and horticultural producers on the latest management practices needed to solve problems and improve production and marketing. Programs also help Tennesseans protect the environment and improve the management, marketing and use of natural resources.
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Educational programs focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs, such as teaching parenting skills, improving nutrition and health, managing family finances, addressing child care needs, and others.
 
4-H Youth Development
The 4-H program helps young people develop the life skills needed to become capable, responsible and caring citizens. Through local 4-H clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camp and many other activities, 4-H’ers have fun, make lasting friendships, enjoy “hands-on” learning experiences and get involved in their communities.
 
Extension Home  |  Institute of Ag  |  Experiment Station  |  College of ASNR  |  College of Vet Med